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@japersrink.bsky.social In Buffalo watching the former Cap Beck Malentsyn tonight. Truly dedicated.
October 28, 2025 at 10:54 PM
@japersrink.bsky.social In Buffalo watching the former Cap Beck Malentsyn tonight. Truly dedicated.
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The Washington Capitals are up today in my NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown series.
For a team that looked that good last year, it's crazy to see all the talent coming up the system, too.
Ryan Leonard, Andrew Cristall and Cole Hutson lead one of the best pipelines:
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/2025-26...
For a team that looked that good last year, it's crazy to see all the talent coming up the system, too.
Ryan Leonard, Andrew Cristall and Cole Hutson lead one of the best pipelines:
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/2025-26...
2025-26 NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown: Washington Capitals’ Top 10
The Capitals were one of the best teams in the NHL last year – and they also boast one of the best pipelines, too.
www.dailyfaceoff.com
August 18, 2025 at 3:06 PM
The Washington Capitals are up today in my NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown series.
For a team that looked that good last year, it's crazy to see all the talent coming up the system, too.
Ryan Leonard, Andrew Cristall and Cole Hutson lead one of the best pipelines:
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/2025-26...
For a team that looked that good last year, it's crazy to see all the talent coming up the system, too.
Ryan Leonard, Andrew Cristall and Cole Hutson lead one of the best pipelines:
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/2025-26...
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Hi. Today is the blog's 20th birthday, which is insane in so many ways. Anyway, if you've ever read anything we've written, thanks. If you've ever liked anything we've written, even better. And if you've ever actually written anything for the site... we love you, fam! xoxo
July 12, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Hi. Today is the blog's 20th birthday, which is insane in so many ways. Anyway, if you've ever read anything we've written, thanks. If you've ever liked anything we've written, even better. And if you've ever actually written anything for the site... we love you, fam! xoxo
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today's Ramblings looks at some players who've under-performed their individual expected goals rate over the last couple of seasons like Zach Benson, Sean Couturier, and Martin Pospisil, among others dobberhockey.com/2025/07/10/r...
Ramblings: Howard Traded to Edmonton; Potential Improvements for Pospisil, Gourde, Hayton, Benson, and Couturier – July 10
It had been rumoured that Isaac Howard was going to be traded from Tampa Bay and that happened late on Tuesday night as the prospect forward was sent to Edmonton in exchange for prospect forward Sam O...
dobberhockey.com
July 10, 2025 at 9:30 AM
today's Ramblings looks at some players who've under-performed their individual expected goals rate over the last couple of seasons like Zach Benson, Sean Couturier, and Martin Pospisil, among others dobberhockey.com/2025/07/10/r...
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How does a kid from Texas end up with the Washington Capitals?
For Jackson Crowder, it was a little bit of kismet, the Dallas Stars and his signature haymakers that led him to D.C.
He discusses his journey, emulating Tom Wilson & his next steps:
For Jackson Crowder, it was a little bit of kismet, the Dallas Stars and his signature haymakers that led him to D.C.
He discusses his journey, emulating Tom Wilson & his next steps:
What Led Jackson Crowder, A Kid From Texas, To The Washington Capitals? Kismet, Quite A Few Haymakers & The Dallas Stars
Washington Capitals prospect Jackson Crowder, who hails from Allen Texas, goes 1-on-1 about his hockey journey.
www.dcbackcheck.com
July 8, 2025 at 10:37 PM
How does a kid from Texas end up with the Washington Capitals?
For Jackson Crowder, it was a little bit of kismet, the Dallas Stars and his signature haymakers that led him to D.C.
He discusses his journey, emulating Tom Wilson & his next steps:
For Jackson Crowder, it was a little bit of kismet, the Dallas Stars and his signature haymakers that led him to D.C.
He discusses his journey, emulating Tom Wilson & his next steps:
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they got mitch marner, they lost alex pietrangelo, and they are 8-10 in the last two playoff runs. how good is vegas now, exactly? www.eliteprospects.com/news/nhl/wha...
What We Learned: Are Vegas Golden Knights actually better now?
Plus Marner, minus Pietrangelo, can they get out of the second round?
www.eliteprospects.com
July 7, 2025 at 4:24 PM
they got mitch marner, they lost alex pietrangelo, and they are 8-10 in the last two playoff runs. how good is vegas now, exactly? www.eliteprospects.com/news/nhl/wha...
@japersrink.bsky.social Pelletier is an interesting idea for someone on 3rd line.
June 30, 2025 at 8:27 PM
@japersrink.bsky.social Pelletier is an interesting idea for someone on 3rd line.
@japersrink.bsky.social Not that NHLe is the best way to rank prospects but crazy to see Caps have 3 in top 15. And 5 in top 50. And Leonard is is the 4th ranked prospect.
June 30, 2025 at 7:00 PM
@japersrink.bsky.social Not that NHLe is the best way to rank prospects but crazy to see Caps have 3 in top 15. And 5 in top 50. And Leonard is is the 4th ranked prospect.
Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News believes Byram may be the best trade chip... to land a top-six winger...He wondered if... might fetch someone like Quinton Byfield of the Kings, Jordan Kyrou of the Blues or Bryan Rust of the Pittsburgh Penguins. Lolol Byfield and Kyrou hahahah from Spector Rumors
June 30, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News believes Byram may be the best trade chip... to land a top-six winger...He wondered if... might fetch someone like Quinton Byfield of the Kings, Jordan Kyrou of the Blues or Bryan Rust of the Pittsburgh Penguins. Lolol Byfield and Kyrou hahahah from Spector Rumors
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It might be hard to believe, but the 2025 #NHLDraft is over.
Grading all 32 teams:
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/2025-nh...
Grading all 32 teams:
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/2025-nh...
2025 NHL Draft: Grading how all 32 teams did
The nine-hour selection process is over – how did your team come out of it?
www.dailyfaceoff.com
June 28, 2025 at 9:09 PM
It might be hard to believe, but the 2025 #NHLDraft is over.
Grading all 32 teams:
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/2025-nh...
Grading all 32 teams:
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/2025-nh...
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also I did this with a broken thumb so legally you have to read it
The FINAL #NHL Draft Big Board from @hockeywthhannah.bsky.social as she ranks the Top 32 players.
And No. 1 isn't the consensus pick.
bleacherreport.com/articles/252...
And No. 1 isn't the consensus pick.
bleacherreport.com/articles/252...
Final B/R 32-Player Big Board for the 2025 NHL Draft
It's almost time for the NHL's first decentralized draft. Only 50 prospects are invited. Do we want to lay any bets on how long it takes for a team to draft someone who isn't in the building?
bleacherreport.com
June 26, 2025 at 5:42 PM
also I did this with a broken thumb so legally you have to read it
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finally getting to @prashanthiyer.bsky.social's 'If I Were Steve Yzerman' series (prashanthiyer.substack.com/p/if-i-were-...) and this is a hell of a factoid about top centres
June 23, 2025 at 10:53 AM
finally getting to @prashanthiyer.bsky.social's 'If I Were Steve Yzerman' series (prashanthiyer.substack.com/p/if-i-were-...) and this is a hell of a factoid about top centres
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The Capitals are looking for some top-6 talent, and the Stars are reportedly shopping Robertson and others as they face a cap crunch.
Could the two teams be perfect trade partners this summer? Some analysis and a look at the situation, for DC Backcheck:
www.dcbackcheck.com/p/washington...
Could the two teams be perfect trade partners this summer? Some analysis and a look at the situation, for DC Backcheck:
www.dcbackcheck.com/p/washington...
Could Capitals & Stars Be Trade Partners This Summer With Dallas Reportedly Shopping Top Forwards?
Could the Capitals make a deal with Dallas to bring in some top-six talent?
www.dcbackcheck.com
June 11, 2025 at 6:09 PM
The Capitals are looking for some top-6 talent, and the Stars are reportedly shopping Robertson and others as they face a cap crunch.
Could the two teams be perfect trade partners this summer? Some analysis and a look at the situation, for DC Backcheck:
www.dcbackcheck.com/p/washington...
Could the two teams be perfect trade partners this summer? Some analysis and a look at the situation, for DC Backcheck:
www.dcbackcheck.com/p/washington...
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🗞️ New Article 🗞️
The Sports of Tennis is in Good Hands Transitioning from the Big 3 to the Era of Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner
#rolandgarros
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The Sports of Tennis is in Good Hands Transitioning from the Big 3 to the Era of Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner
#rolandgarros
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The Era of Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner is Here
With the Era of the Big Three coming to an end the sport is in good hands with Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner leading the charge.
fullpressmedia.substack.com
June 8, 2025 at 9:58 PM
🗞️ New Article 🗞️
The Sports of Tennis is in Good Hands Transitioning from the Big 3 to the Era of Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner
#rolandgarros
Read and Subscribe:
The Sports of Tennis is in Good Hands Transitioning from the Big 3 to the Era of Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner
#rolandgarros
Read and Subscribe:
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Spencer Carbery for the Jack Adams was a no-brainer.
Here's the full voting breakdown for the NHL's coach of the year and a closer look at how he transformed the Capitals from imposters to legitimate contenders in a year's time:
Here's the full voting breakdown for the NHL's coach of the year and a closer look at how he transformed the Capitals from imposters to legitimate contenders in a year's time:
Full Breakdown Of Voting As Spencer Carbery Wins Jack Adams As NHL's Coach Of The Year; His Impact On The Capitals
The Capitals second-year coach carried the team to the best record in the Eastern Conference.
www.dcbackcheck.com
June 7, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Spencer Carbery for the Jack Adams was a no-brainer.
Here's the full voting breakdown for the NHL's coach of the year and a closer look at how he transformed the Capitals from imposters to legitimate contenders in a year's time:
Here's the full voting breakdown for the NHL's coach of the year and a closer look at how he transformed the Capitals from imposters to legitimate contenders in a year's time:
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the difference was even more drastic when filtering out high-danger passes (all this from @allthreezones.bsky.social) between forwards and defencemen
June 5, 2025 at 12:37 PM
the difference was even more drastic when filtering out high-danger passes (all this from @allthreezones.bsky.social) between forwards and defencemen
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as I continue my offseason ravings about the importance of defencemen getting involved offensively, the correlation between the defence group's scoring chance assist rate with their team and that team's goals-for/60 at 5-on-5 was much higher than the correlation among forwards
June 5, 2025 at 12:31 PM
as I continue my offseason ravings about the importance of defencemen getting involved offensively, the correlation between the defence group's scoring chance assist rate with their team and that team's goals-for/60 at 5-on-5 was much higher than the correlation among forwards
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As @likethemaps.bsky.social points out, happy anniversary to those who celebrate (and boy do we). www.youtube.com/watch?v=GCfD...
Braden Holtby saves game with miraculous stop
YouTube video by NHL
www.youtube.com
May 30, 2025 at 12:19 PM
As @likethemaps.bsky.social points out, happy anniversary to those who celebrate (and boy do we). www.youtube.com/watch?v=GCfD...
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There's some weird consolation narrative going around about how the Hurricanes weren't even supposed to make the playoffs this year and, fam, that's simply untrue.
They're a good team that won two rounds (granted, against teams playing Dennis Cholowski and Alex Alexeyev); no need to make stuff up.
They're a good team that won two rounds (granted, against teams playing Dennis Cholowski and Alex Alexeyev); no need to make stuff up.
May 29, 2025 at 12:27 PM
There's some weird consolation narrative going around about how the Hurricanes weren't even supposed to make the playoffs this year and, fam, that's simply untrue.
They're a good team that won two rounds (granted, against teams playing Dennis Cholowski and Alex Alexeyev); no need to make stuff up.
They're a good team that won two rounds (granted, against teams playing Dennis Cholowski and Alex Alexeyev); no need to make stuff up.
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Will Ovechkin and Carlson's roles change next year? Is Miroshnichenko ready for the show? Will Beauvillier stay? Is a Kuznetsov homecoming really not possible?
I answer all your questions in Part 2 of our Capitals mailbag. Exclusively on DC Backcheck:
I answer all your questions in Part 2 of our Capitals mailbag. Exclusively on DC Backcheck:
Capitals Mailbag Pt. 2: Ovechkin & Carlson's Roles Going Forward, Where Miroshnichenko Stands & The Bottom Line On Kuznetsov
We answer more of your burning Washington Capitals questions in Part 2 of our offseason mailbag.
www.dcbackcheck.com
May 28, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Will Ovechkin and Carlson's roles change next year? Is Miroshnichenko ready for the show? Will Beauvillier stay? Is a Kuznetsov homecoming really not possible?
I answer all your questions in Part 2 of our Capitals mailbag. Exclusively on DC Backcheck:
I answer all your questions in Part 2 of our Capitals mailbag. Exclusively on DC Backcheck:
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It's also interesting to me that Ovechkin (unquestionably one of the best shooters the game has ever seen, all-up) has had a noticeable tendency to miss the net for this entire career.
May 27, 2025 at 2:02 AM
It's also interesting to me that Ovechkin (unquestionably one of the best shooters the game has ever seen, all-up) has had a noticeable tendency to miss the net for this entire career.
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the capitals are the 10th team out. what's next for them? www.eliteprospects.com/news/nhl/whe...
Where do the 2025 Washington Capitals go from here?
The Capitals have very little to do this summer, and a very solid roster. You don't have to take big swings to have a good offseason.
www.eliteprospects.com
May 16, 2025 at 1:38 PM
the capitals are the 10th team out. what's next for them? www.eliteprospects.com/news/nhl/whe...
Oh Beauvillier man o man.
May 9, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Oh Beauvillier man o man.
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Game-by-game stats from the players. MTL's top line took off when they got to play at home. Different guys for WSH leading the way each game. PLD was their most consistently good with 2-3 great games. Beau doing a nice job on that top line too.
May 2, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Game-by-game stats from the players. MTL's top line took off when they got to play at home. Different guys for WSH leading the way each game. PLD was their most consistently good with 2-3 great games. Beau doing a nice job on that top line too.